Author Question: Clients using The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet have been shown to have a ... (Read 63 times)

Kthamas · **on:** Aug 2, 2018

Clients using The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet have been shown to have a decreased risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, and overall mortality.

When assisting the client on the DASH diet to make food selections, the nurse should be sure to include: 1. 5 servings of fruit, 3 servings of vegetables, and 2 servings of low-fat dairy products daily.
2. 3 servings of fruits, 5 servings of vegetables, and 3 servings of dairy products daily.
3. 4 servings of fruits and vegetables and 1 serving of dairy products daily.
4. 5 servings of fruits, vegetables, and dairy products daily.

Question 2

When providing education to an overweight client with hypertension, the nurse should stress the importance of:

1. Alcohol abuse counseling, exercise, and PSA testing.
2. Blood sugar monitoring, exercise, and weight loss.
3. Weight loss, exercise, and smoking cessation.
4. Reduction of alcohol consumption, exercise, and dietary fiber.

1_Step_At_ATime · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 2, 2018

Answer to Question 1

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Rationale: Clients using the DASH diet should consume 5 servings of fruits, 3 servings of vegetables, and 2 servings of low-fat dairy products daily. Foods should include whole gains, poultry, fish, and nuts with limited amounts of red meat and foods containing simple carbohydrates and high fat snacks.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale: The most important factors for the nurse to discuss with the client would be weight loss, exercise, and tobacco cessation. Alcohol abuse counseling is always appropriate for any client, but PSA testing is used to screen for prostate cancer and has no value in hypertension management. Blood sugar monitoring is helpful to screen for diabetes. Dietary fiber has been linked to reductions in LDL.